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Mimicry of leaves by insects is an adaptation for evading ______
Mimicry of leaves by insects is an adaptation for evading ______
predators
The creosote bush produces toxins to prevent other plants from growing nearby, reducing competition for ______ and water
The creosote bush produces toxins to prevent other plants from growing nearby, reducing competition for ______ and water
nutrients
Echolocation in bats is an adaptation for catching ______
Echolocation in bats is an adaptation for catching ______
insects
Fish species that live in completely dark caves have ______ eyes
Fish species that live in completely dark caves have ______ eyes
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The male blue-footed booby exaggerates his ______ movements to attract a mate.
The male blue-footed booby exaggerates his ______ movements to attract a mate.
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After droughts, finches on the Galapagos Islands evolve deeper, stronger ______ to eat tougher seeds.
After droughts, finches on the Galapagos Islands evolve deeper, stronger ______ to eat tougher seeds.
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During the Industrial Revolution, dark-colored peppered moths were favored due to better ______.
During the Industrial Revolution, dark-colored peppered moths were favored due to better ______.
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Natural selection triggered by human activity can often be observed and ______.
Natural selection triggered by human activity can often be observed and ______.
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Plants and insects exhibit coevolutionary processes, such as the exclusive relationship between plants and their __________.
Plants and insects exhibit coevolutionary processes, such as the exclusive relationship between plants and their __________.
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Central American Acacia species have hollow thorns and nectar pores that serve as the exclusive nest-site for some species of __________.
Central American Acacia species have hollow thorns and nectar pores that serve as the exclusive nest-site for some species of __________.
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The ants that drink the nectar from Acacia plants also defend the plants against __________.
The ants that drink the nectar from Acacia plants also defend the plants against __________.
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The coevolutionary relationship between plants and ants likely led to the evolution of hollow thorns and nectar pores in plants, and herbivore defense behaviors in __________.
The coevolutionary relationship between plants and ants likely led to the evolution of hollow thorns and nectar pores in plants, and herbivore defense behaviors in __________.
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